Post: Firearms Enquiry Officer

Salary: £30,333 - £32,613 (Scale 5)

Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Cleveland Police HQ, Hemlington

 

Cleveland Police is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Firearms Enquiry Officer to join our Firearms Licensing Unit within the Specialist Crime and Justice Command.

 

This is a unique opportunity to act as the direct link between Cleveland’s lawful shooting community and the Firearms Licensing Unit. You will play a vital role in protecting public safety by conducting robust enquiries and informing fair, transparent decisions on the grant, renewal, and variation of shotgun and firearms certificates.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and assess applications for firearm and shotgun certificates in line with legislation and guidance.
• Conduct interviews, gather intelligence, and make recommendations on granting, refusing, or revoking licences.
• Monitor certificate holders’ ongoing suitability and respond promptly to risks.
• Handle breaches of firearms legislation, including safe seizure of weapons where necessary.
• Provide expert advice to the public and police on firearms safety and legislation.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate case files to support transparent decision-making.

 

Please click here for the job description.

 

This role will require the successful candidate to work Monday to Friday, with some requirement to work outside normal office hours. An Irregular Working shift allowance may be applicable. A full shift pattern will be agreed prior to the successful candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment.

 

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Carl Peter – Firearms Licensing Unit Manager on Carl.PETERS2@cleveland.police.uk.

 

If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link.  Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on 25^th February 2026.

 

Police officers that are due to retire or resign may apply for internally advertised police staff vacancies, provided that the start date for the role post-dates their retirement or resignation date and on the basis that appointment to the police staff role will be on a re-employment basis, post-retirement / resignation.

 

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

 

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.